Delareyville (D9)

Name: Delareyville

Delareyville is named after the famous General Koos De la Rey and was founded in 1913 (after the Anglo-Boer War). The town is situated in the north western corner of the maize triangle, 96 km from Lichtenburg, 82 km from Vryburg and 114 km from Wolmaransstad.

The town is the centre of a rich and progressive farming community. Salt pans, that can be found all over the district, make a major contribution to the salt production of the country.

Agricultural activities in the area is mainly maize, sunflower, sorghum and groundnuts. Cattle and sheep farming is also practiced in the area.

The Dutch Reformed Church in Main Street is a national monument and was designed by Gerhard Moerdyk. The Earth Satellite Station was erected in 1998 to improve telecommunications in southern Africa.

There are facilities for golf, tennis, bowls, rugby, netball and swimming.

The residents number ± 1600.

There is also an olympic swimming-pool with adjoining caravan park.

Accommodation
Delareyville offers guest house and self-catering accommodation.

For more info go to http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/central/delareyville.html
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